Barack Obama 2015-01-01 1 Subject Index 4-H--801 AARP--222, 225 ABC, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" program--793 Administrative Conference of the U.S., Council of the--808 Aeronautics and Space Administration, National. See Space program Afghanistan Afghan military and security forces--65, 123, 158, 167, 205, 344, 347-349, 352-353, 556, 632, 637, 654, 701 Chief Executive Officer--344-345, 349, 353-355, 793, 795 Democracy efforts--344-345, 349 Economic growth and development--355 Finance, Minister of--355 Foreign Affairs, Minister of--353, 795 Insurgency and terrorist attacks--344-345, 348 International assistance--687 International Security Assistance Force--700 NATO, role--344, 637 President--343, 353, 790, 793, 795 Reconciliation efforts--345, 353-354, 793 Relations with Pakistan--345, 788 Relations with U.S.--344-345, 350, 353, 793 Security cooperation with U.S.--88, 344-345, 349, 352, 354, 793 Taliban--345, 349, 700 U.S. assistance--345, 350, 353, 355 U.S. military forces Casualties--59, 344, 347, 464, 632-635 Deployment--13, 19, 23, 31, 59-60, 254, 344, 347-349, 352, 354, 555-556, 632, 635, 700 Africa See also Developing countries; specific country African Union Commission--674 Democracy efforts--687 Economic growth and development--771 Energy, alternative and renewable sources and technologies--674 Trade with U.S.--753 U.S. assistance--164, 177-179 West Africa, Ebola epidemic, response and containment efforts--47, 66, 123, 148, 163, 177-179, 187, 243-244, 449, 515, 555, 646, 654, 675, 688, 787, 800 African American and civil rights leaders, meeting with President--790 Agriculture, Department of General Counsel--796 Rural development, loan assistance program--44 Rural Utilities Service--793 Secretary--367, 718, 801 Agriculture, meat and poultry production policies, strengthening efforts--661-663 AIDS. See HIV/AIDS; specific country or region Air Force, Department of the Air Force Academy, U.S.--559 Hill Air Force Base, UT--386, 798 Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Assistant Secretary for--799 Al Qaida. See Terrorism Alabama Lawson State Community College in Birmingham--361-363 President's visits--277, 361-363, 791, 795-796 Selma Edmund Pettus Bridge--792 National Voting Rights Museum and Institute--792 Selma-to-Montgomery marches for voting rights, 50th anniversary commemoration--277-280, 282, 791 Al-Arabiya News Channel--807 Alaska, Outer Continental Shelf, withdrawal of areas from leasing disposition--115-116 Alfalfa Club--785 American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Institute of--793 American Indians and Alaska Natives, White House Tribal Youth Gathering--803 America's Heritage Abroad, Commission for the Preservation of--790 AmeriCorps--270-271 Appropriations. See Budget, Federal Arctic National Wildlife Refuge--389 Arctic Research Commission--807 Arizona 2011 shooting in Tucson--780 Phoenix Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center--297, 793 Central High School--17-18, 780 Nueva Villas at Beverly housing development--17, 780 Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort--780 President's visits--17, 297, 299, 780, 792-793 Arkansas, disaster assistance--814-815 Arkansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Compact Commission--792 Armed Forces, U.S. See also Defense and national security; Defense, Department of; specific military branch "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, repeal--562, 741, 746 Funding--123, 133, 187, 303, 387 GI bill legislation--293 Military families--125, 347-348, 387, 556, 635 National Guard--623 Servicemembers Casualties--184, 373, 556, 564, 634-635, 804 Deployment--123-124, 158, 163, 184, 700 Meetings with President--804 Military compensation and retirement systems, modernization efforts--124-125, 374-375, 543 Pay and benefits, quadrennial review--30-31 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment efforts--157, 184-186, 464-465 POW/MIA remains, recovery efforts--635 Service and dedication--124, 231, 281, 297, 299, 348, 386, 440, 464-465, 555, 560, 564, 566, 574, 577, 609, 620, 632-635, 643, 658, 667 Sexual assault--124, 555, 560 Traumatic brain injuries, treatment efforts--465 Women servicemembers--555 Armenia, Centennial Commemoration of the Events of 1915--802 Arms and munitions See also specific country Chemical and biological weapons--507 Nuclear weapons and material Nonproliferation efforts--93, 149, 164, 262, 389-390, 490, 513, 525-526, 528, 685, 708, 798 Non-Proliferation Treaty, 45th anniversary--262 Nuclear Security Summit--646 Radioactive waste disposal--356 Security--685 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia--262, 526 U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, reduction--103 Army, Department of the Chief of Staff--666-667 Military Academy, U.S.--808 Army, National Commission on the Future of the--794 Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund--299 Arts See also Smithsonian Institution National Poetry Month, White House event observing--483 PBS, "The History of Gospel: In Performance at the White House"--448 "Selma," White House screening--782 Arts, National Council on the--780 Arts and the Humanities, President's Committee on the--815 Ascension Health--694 Asia Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)--647-648, 650-651, 653, 655 East Asia Summit--94, 653 East China Sea, maritime territorial disputes--515, 517-518, 685 Infrastructure development efforts--651 Regional infrastructure investment bank--524 Relations with U.S.--66, 163, 334, 515 Security cooperation with U.S.--94 South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes--93, 409, 515, 517-518, 653, 657, 685 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)--94 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, President's Advisory Commission on--806 Atlantic magazine--808 Atlantic Tunas, International Commission for the Conservation of--804 Atomic Energy Agency, International (IAEA)--262, 526 Attorney General. See Justice, Department of Auschwitz-Birkenau, 70th anniversary of liberation--115 Awards. See Decorations, medals, and awards Bahamas, Prime Minister--401 Bahrain, King--798 Balkans, Western. See Europe Banks. See Business and industry; Development banks and funds BBC--805 Belarus Democracy efforts--699 Human rights issues--699 U.S. national emergency, continuation--699 Belgium, counterterrorism raid in Verviers--47 Benin, U.S. Ambassador--796 Board. See other part of subject Bolivia, President--781 Border Environment Cooperation Commission--792 Boy Scouts of America--796 Boys and Girls Clubs of America--793 Brazil 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro--756, 771 Carbon emissions, reduction efforts--756 Deforestation, prevention efforts--773 Economic growth and development--421, 767, 774 Educational exchanges with U.S.--430, 755, 769, 775 Energy Alternative and renewable sources and technologies--756 Cooperation with U.S.--430, 769, 775 Nuclear weapons and material, nonproliferation efforts--770 Brazil--Continued Petroleo Brasileiro SA, corruption allegations--765 President--417, 420-421, 425, 430, 755, 766, 772, 815 Relations with U.S.--430, 755, 761, 766-767, 775 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--430 Security cooperation with U.S.--756, 772 Tourism and commercial travel links with U.S.--768 Trade with U.S.--755-756, 767 Transportation infrastructure, improvement efforts--756, 768 Budget, Federal See also specific Federal agency or organization Amendments--447 Appropriations Agriculture, Department of--447 Defense, Department of--447 General Services Administration--447 Health and Human Services, Department of--447 Homeland Security, Department of--447 Interior, Department of the--447 Legislative branch--447 National Aeronautics and Space Administration--447 Small Business Administration--447 Social Security Administration--447 State, Department of--447 Transportation, Department of--447 Deficit and national debt--13, 18, 23, 31, 133, 135, 309, 312, 333, 339-340, 358, 364-365, 456, 561, 674, 714, 719, 723 Fiscal year 2016 budget--131, 133-136, 141, 151-152, 165, 301, 312-313, 317, 340, 364, 447, 544, 621 Government programs, spending reductions--133, 135-136, 164, 166, 721 Burma Democracy efforts--111, 611, 653-655 Human rights issues--611, 647-648, 655 Political unrest and violence--726, 731 President--653, 815 U.S. assistance--655 U.S. national emergency, continuation--611 Burundi, political unrest and violence--726 Business and industry See also Commerce, international; Employment and unemployment; specific State or company Automobile industry Improvement--14-15, 28, 31 Strengthening efforts--500 Consumer data security, strengthening efforts--39, 190-191 Consumer protections and product safety--32-34 Corporate responsibility--468, 516, 591-592 Credit cards, regulations and consumer protections--223 Business and industry--Continued Cybersecurity, Government and private sector, coordination efforts--39-40 Domestic investment, promotion efforts--161, 292, 522, 569, 604 Entrepreneurship International partnerships--107-108, 578-581, 651 Promotion efforts--83, 206, 234, 291, 383, 414, 420, 574, 578-581, 681, 719 Foreign investment in U.S., promotion efforts--107, 338-340 Global competitiveness--64, 152, 218, 339, 386, 499, 563, 568, 745, 754, 768 Internet commerce--218 Manufacturing industry Advanced manufacturing, promotion efforts--10, 29, 31, 719, 769 Improvement--13, 31, 63, 308, 338, 500 Strengthening efforts--28, 291, 313, 338 Payday lenders, consumer protections--361-362, 365-366, 369 Small businesses, promotion efforts--107-108, 458-459, 567, 579, 754 Wage discrimination--453, 466, 468, 562 BuzzFeed News--787 Cabinet See also specific Federal department or executive branch agency Meetings with President--141, 626 California Carbon emissions, reduction efforts--721 Democratic Party events--193, 713, 722, 813 Drought and wildfires, damage and recovery efforts--813 Governor--717, 721, 813 KCRA in Sacramento--810 KFMB in San Diego--810 Los Angeles Esperanza Azteca Youth Orchestra--805 InterContinental Los Angeles Century City hotel--793 President's visits--187, 193, 713, 717, 722, 787-788, 792-793, 812-813 San Francisco Dignity Health--694 Fairmont San Francisco hotel--788 Stanford University in Stanford--187-188, 788 U.S. Representative, retirement--397 U.S. Senator, retirement--22, 780 Cambodia, U.S. Ambassador--799 Canada Investment and business ventures in U.S.--339 Prime Minister--800 Cancer Advisory Board, National--813 Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors, President's Commision on--812 Caribbean nations Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI)--401 Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)--401, 405, 408, 412, 425 Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--412, 426 Economic growth and development--401-402 Energy Alternative and renewable sources and technologies--401-402 Cooperation with U.S.--399, 426 Regional security cooperation--399 Regional trade, promotion efforts--399 Relations with Cuba--405 Relations with U.S.--399, 401, 410 CBS CBS News--792 "Late Show With David Letterman"--805 Central African Republic Civil war and sectarian conflict--577 U.S. Ambassador--801 U.S. national emergency, continuation--577 Central America See also specific country Central American Integration System (SICA)--416, 418, 425 Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--412, 426 Crime and narcotrafficking--416 Economic growth and development--417 Energy cooperation with U.S.--418, 426 Governmental accountability and transparency, strengthening efforts--417 Relations with U.S.--416-417 Unaccompanied child migrants to U.S., increase--3, 143 U.S. assistance--417, 421, 425, 431 Central Intelligence Agency--506, 781 Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board--780, 791 Children and youth See also Education Childcare, affordability and costs--62, 78, 215, 451, 455, 467 Fathers, influence--592 Chile, President--424 China Carbon emissions, reduction efforts--67, 164, 323, 484, 492 Economic growth and development--478, 518, 524 Nuclear energy, cooperation with U.S.--489-490 President--787 Relations with U.S.--164, 409, 518, 787 China--Continued Security cooperation with U.S.--123, 518 State Councilor--814 Trade and economic policies--219, 570 Trade with U.S.--106 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue--814 Vice Premiers--814 Cities, National League of--284, 288 Civil rights Civil rights movement--2, 166, 211, 242-243, 249, 263, 268, 275, 277-280, 282, 295, 297, 388, 422, 426, 448, 460, 538, 628, 712, 716, 727, 747-749, 791 Firearm rights--275 Freedom of religion--17, 113, 146-147, 199, 201-202, 205, 330, 544, 628, 656, 729-730, 743 Freedom of speech--207, 249, 650, 788 Freedom of the press--331, 512, 544-545 Hate crimes, prevention efforts--741 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, equality--280-281, 297, 596, 613, 723, 741-743, 746-747, 766, 814 Minorities Anti-Semitism--81, 115, 207-208, 470, 628, 630, 788 Minority rights and ethnic tolerance--146, 168, 205, 207-208, 292, 648, 655-656, 714, 717, 730, 750-751 Racial profiling--199, 202, 252, 271, 273-274, 279 Relations with police--68, 251-252, 270-271, 273-274, 279, 521, 545, 614-615, 709 Privacy--33-35, 40, 42, 56, 58, 131, 173, 190-192, 252, 636, 643-644, 661, 710 Racial equality--125, 144, 251, 253, 263, 268, 274, 278-281, 297, 538, 547-548, 551, 615, 712, 716, 726, 743, 749-750 Wage equality--62, 79, 211, 280, 452-453, 463, 467, 562, 743 Women's rights and gender equality--37, 104, 112, 206, 254, 257-258, 271, 276-277, 279-281, 283, 457, 463, 467, 514, 516, 528, 537, 544, 579, 648, 656, 675, 681, 693, 730-731, 741 Civil Rights, U.S. Commission on--803 Climate change. See Environment CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS" program--784 "New Day" program--799 Colombia Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--428 Economic growth and development--427 President--427 Reconciliation efforts--427 Relations with U.S.--427 U.S. Special Envoy for the Colombian Peace Process--427 Colorado Browns Canyon National Monument--208, 210, 789 Energy, alternative and renewable sources and technologies--218 Governor--9-10, 218 Commerce, Department of Patent and Trademark Office, U.S.--334 Secretary--41, 44, 106, 188, 338, 578 SelectUSA trade and investment initiative--107, 338-340 Commerce, international See also specific country or region Asia-Pacific, regional trade promotion efforts--93 Environmental protection standards--219, 499, 508, 516, 525, 568, 604, 651, 653, 674, 683, 703-704, 720, 727, 753 Free and fair trade--64, 219, 221, 340, 360-361, 418-420, 470, 474-475, 498-499, 501-502, 508, 514, 563, 566-568, 570-571, 604-605, 618-619, 631, 651, 671, 674, 682-683, 703-704, 720, 724, 727, 745, 753, 763, 768, 793, 812-813 Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)--753, 768 Global financial markets, stabilization efforts--681 Group of Seven (G-7) nations--167, 195, 670, 672-675, 680-681, 684, 690-691, 694, 811 Group of Twenty (G-20) nations--418 Intellectual property law, strengthening efforts--98, 107, 655 Labor protection standards--108, 219, 499, 508, 516, 525, 568, 604, 619, 631, 651, 674, 683, 703-704, 720, 727, 753 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)--500, 508, 569 Piracy--93, 731 U.S. exports Expansion--64, 106, 216, 218-219, 360-361, 386, 470-471, 474, 498-500, 508, 524-525, 563, 567-568, 570, 627, 631, 703-704, 790, 803, 806 Trade imbalances--570 Commission. See other part of subject Communications See also specific news organization, State, or country Broadband and wireless technologies--25, 33-34, 39, 42-44, 79, 104, 151, 189, 216, 221, 317, 329, 337, 341-342, 364, 418, 534, 587 Infrastructure, national, improvement efforts--340-341 Internet neutrality--44, 64, 189, 631, 703 News media, Presidential interviews--46, 166, 343, 431, 470, 514, 599, 673, 755, 783-784, 786-787, 790-793, 795, 799, 801-803, 805, 807-811, 813 Communications Commission, Federal--44, 534, 808 Community Development Advisory Board--781, 806 Community Service, Corporation for National and--782 Congo, Democratic Republic of the Adoptions by U.S. families--797 Democracy efforts--797 President--797 Congress Bipartisanship--38, 59, 64, 68, 73-74, 80, 85, 131, 143, 150, 152, 161, 165-166, 179, 182-183, 185, 187, 197-198, 215, 221, 236, 239, 255, 267, 294, 301, 303, 317, 319, 340, 364, 372-374, 446, 469, 480, 488-489, 493, 554, 575, 606, 618, 627, 631, 636, 643-644, 711, 715, 718-719, 723-725, 743, 745, 753-754 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity--812 Congressional Black Caucus--242, 279, 787 Congressional Picnic--711 Friends of Ireland--793 House of Representatives House Democratic Caucus--812 Majority leader--489 Minority leader--37-38, 126, 242, 364, 489, 717, 722, 726, 740, 790, 804, 812 New Democrat Coalition--804 Speaker--11, 37-38, 40, 60, 161, 229, 236, 256, 303, 310, 364, 469, 488-489, 509, 586, 588, 754, 798, 812 Ways and Means Committee--470 Members, meetings with President--37, 781-782, 786, 789, 793, 806, 812-813 Senate Finance Committee--470 Majority leader--11, 37-38, 40, 161, 214, 229, 303, 586, 588, 643, 754, 779 Minority leader--37-38, 112, 469, 789-790 Presidential nominations, confirmation process--187, 332, 504 Secretary--376 Connecticut 2012 shooting in Newtown--275, 718 Disaster assistance--800 Governor--218, 221, 619 President's visit--619, 807-808 U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London--619 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau--223, 362, 365-366, 369-370 Corporation. See other part of subject Côte d'Ivoire Democracy efforts--144 Economic growth and development--144 Elections--144 President--144 U.S. national emergency, continuation--144 Crime. See Law enforcement and crime Croatia President--787 U.S. Ambassador--796 Cuba Democracy efforts--403, 429, 432, 434 Guantanamo Bay, U.S. Naval Base Closure of detention facilities--67, 322 Detention of alleged terrorists--701 Human rights issues--4, 403, 429, 434 President--405, 425, 428, 431, 434-435, 509, 778, 800 Relations with U.S.--4, 65, 164, 241, 400, 403, 405, 423-426, 428-429, 431-432, 434-435, 438, 446-447, 654, 756, 778 Terrorism, sponsorship--432, 438, 446-447 U.S. national emergency, continuation--241 Cyprus Ambassador to U.S.--630 U.S. Ambassador--796 Deaths Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia--82, 783, 785 Abu-Salha, Razan Mohammad--194, 730 Abu-Salha, Yusor--194, 730 Banks, Ernie--85 Barakat, Deah Shaddy--194, 730 Barrow, Willie T.--297 Biden, Joseph R. "Beau," III--645, 666, 810 Brooke, former Sen. Edward W., III--2 Byrnes, Steve--487 Coffey, Lucy--331 Crouch, Andraé E.--30 Cuomo, Mario M., former Governor of New York--1, 779 Ford, former Sen. Wendell H.--82 Goto, Kenji--134 Hesburgh, Theodore M.--249 Kasasbeh, Moaz al---142 King, Riley B.--611 Lee Kuan Yew, former Prime Minister of Singapore--333, 795-796 Lo Porto, Giovanni--493, 506, 803 Minoso, Minnie--251 Mueller, Kayla J.--177 Nemtsov, Boris Efimovich--249 Nimoy, Leonard S.--249 Nunnelee, Rep. P. Alan--162 Pinckney, Clementa C.--747, 814 Scott, Stuart O.--3 Sifford, Charles L.--144 Smith, Dean E.--166 Weinstein, Warren--493, 506, 803 Wright, James C., Jr., former Speaker of the House of Representatives--558 Yukawa, Haruna--85, 784 Decorations, medals, and awards Congressional Gold Medal--791 Medal of Honor--658-660, 807, 809 Decorations, medals, and awards--Continued Purple Heart--124 Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, Presidential Awards for--812 Teachers of the Year, National and State--531, 533, 803 Defense, Department of See also Armed Forces, U.S.; Defense and national security; specific military branch Assistant Secretaries Legislative Affairs--808 Manpower and Reserve Affairs--794 Research and Engineering--794 Budgetary discipline--556 Comptroller--791 Deputy Chief Management Officer--791 Funding--348, 555, 721 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA--785 Joint Chiefs of Staff--123, 291, 555, 633 Secretary--122, 187, 197, 254, 555, 626, 633, 780, 787, 794, 797, 802, 805-806, 808, 811-812, 815 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD--804 Defense and national security See also Armed Forces, U.S.; Defense, Department of; Terrorism Border security--143, 197-198, 228-229, 303, 665 Classified national security information--39, 506-507 Cybersecurity Cyber attacks--33, 38-40, 163, 189-190, 378, 528, 676 Strengthening efforts--33-35, 38-40, 42, 47, 66, 164, 187, 190-192, 378-379, 518, 528, 556, 643, 676, 771 Electronic surveillance program--56, 58, 67, 172-173, 636, 643-644, 661, 814 Hostage recovery policy--731-740 Intelligence--55, 58, 350, 505-507, 636, 643-644 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015--323, 438 National Security Strategy, U.S.--163-165 Piracy, efforts to combat--731 Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board--799 Defense of Marriage Act--741, 746 Delaware Governor--356 President's visit--666, 810-811 Democratic Party See also specific State Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee--126, 722-723 Democratic National Committee--126, 193, 213, 553, 560, 640, 713, 789, 792-793, 797, 805, 808-809, 812-813 House Democratic Caucus Retreat--784 Democratic Party--Continued House Democratic Issues Conference--126 Senate Democratic Issues Conference--782 Denmark Prime Minister--788 Terrorist attacks in Copenhagen--788 Developing countries See also Development banks and funds; specific country or region Democratic governance and rule of law--202, 206 Economic growth and development--201, 206, 257, 277, 283, 426, 655 Entrepreneurship, promotion efforts--579 Food aid, international programs--771 Food security, strengthening efforts--674, 692 Government corruption--201, 206, 414, 449, 655 Health and medical care, promotion efforts--449, 689 International assistance--674, 680 Microfinance loan programs--646 Poverty--164, 206, 449 Development, U.S. Agency for International--106, 108, 178-179, 494, 788, 804, 806-807 Development banks and funds See also Developing countries Asian Development Bank--651 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development--810 Inter-American Development Bank--417, 420-421 North American Development Bank--792 Disaster assistance See also Natural disasters; specific State, country, or executive branch agency Arkansas--814-815 Connecticut--800 Georgia--802 Guam--810 Kentucky--804, 806 Maine--793 Massachusetts--801 Micronesia--804 Mississippi--780 New Hampshire--796 Oklahoma--809 Rhode Island--799 Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians--785 Tennessee--798 Texas--809-810 Vermont--786 West Virginia--797, 807-808 Diseases See also HIV/AIDS Antibiotic-resistant bacteria--367-368, 662-663 Asthma and respiratory illnesses--394-396 Ebola, domestic response and containment efforts--178, 180, 187 Diseases--Continued Infectious disease outbreaks, prevention efforts--163 Insect-borne diseases--394 Pandemics, preparedness efforts--118 District of Columbia Adas Israel Congregation--627-628, 808 Anacostia Neighborhood Library--534, 546 Catholic Health Association--694-695 Democratic Party events--213, 812 Fiscal year 2015 budget request--331 Georgetown University--581 Gridiron Club and Foundation--793 Gyrocopter landing on U.S. Capitol West Front Lawn--801 Howard University--394, 799 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill hotel--789 Lincoln Memorial--803 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial--815 Mayor--534 Nationals Park--812 Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel--793 Teaism restaurant--804 Diwali--105 Djibouti, security cooperation with U.S.--701 Drug abuse and trafficking See also specific country or region Addiction treatment and reduction efforts--772 Decriminalization and legalization--253, 271, 412, 522 Education and prevention efforts--412, 426 Foreign narcotics traffickers--412-413, 621 Easter Prayer Breakfast--391 Economic Report of the President--804 Economy, international. See Commerce, international Economy, national See also Budget, Federal; Employment and unemployment; specific State Economic concerns--45-46, 127, 133, 218, 291-292, 321, 386, 446, 549, 553, 562, 711, 714, 747, 750 Financial regulations, modernization efforts--224-225 Financial regulations, strengthening efforts--21, 61, 71, 77, 214, 223-225, 250, 309, 361, 365-367, 446 Household incomes, decline--83, 133 Improvement--10, 12-13, 18, 22-23, 31-32, 38, 42, 46, 59-61, 70-71, 76-77, 84, 126, 133-134, 141, 150-151, 163, 188, 193, 213-214, 217, 219-220, 222, 264, 271, 291, 303, 308, 310, 363, 376, 385, 450, 466, 484, 497, 502, 548, 553-554, 561, 569, 626, 640, 654, 714, 723-724, 767 Income inequality, increase--133, 150, 165, 215, 501, 586-588, 591-592, 724 Poverty, efforts to combat--148, 253, 280, 522, 549, 581-582, 586-587, 596, 612, 615, 627, 748 Economy, national--Continued Strengthening efforts--10, 28-29, 31, 39, 42, 46, 59, 61-62, 70-71, 77, 79, 83-84, 106, 127-128, 133, 141, 152, 160-162, 165, 193, 195, 206, 214, 216-217, 220-222, 264, 303, 311, 313, 323, 339-340, 360, 363, 376, 385-386, 406, 465-468, 492, 498, 501, 562, 567, 574, 582, 592, 604, 612, 614, 626, 641, 695, 703, 714, 719-720, 724, 727, 745, 753, 801 Ecuador, President--426-427 Education See also specific State Council of the Great City Schools--300-301 Early childhood education programs--24, 78-79, 155, 161, 196, 220, 264, 270, 364, 413, 454-455, 522, 554, 563, 587, 592-594, 616-617, 628, 640, 714, 716, 719, 721, 724, 727 Foreign exchange programs--7-8, 98, 114, 404, 418, 425-426, 431, 516, 755, 769, 775 Funding--301, 303 Global competitiveness--13, 25, 61, 71, 77, 195-196, 213, 234, 264, 267, 280, 292, 301, 309, 418, 420, 468, 640, 714 Government and private sector, coordination efforts--264, 316, 420 High school dropout rate and prevention programs--23, 301 Minority students--72, 160, 234, 268, 270-271, 301 Postsecondary education Affordability--10, 25-27, 31, 63, 72, 79, 133, 151-155, 157, 159-160, 165, 206, 218, 266-267, 270, 290, 292-295, 300, 315, 340, 364, 462, 468, 546, 554, 562-563, 575, 627-628, 715, 792-793, 797 Career training and continuing education--26, 63, 72, 83, 150-151, 195, 216, 218, 267, 315, 340, 364, 385-387, 420, 425, 573, 640 College opportunity, expansion efforts--153, 270, 290, 293-295, 300, 339, 716 Community colleges--22, 25-28, 31, 63, 72-73, 79, 133, 151, 154, 159, 165, 194, 216, 218, 267, 293-294, 300, 313, 315-316, 340, 364, 420, 451, 462, 546, 563, 572-575, 626 Federal assistance--294-295 Historically Black Colleges and Universities--160 Improvement efforts--25, 300 Pell grants--153, 159-160, 238, 267, 293-294, 300, 562, 575 Scholarship and financial aid forms, simplification--25, 27 Student loans, elimination of subsidies to private providers--25, 153, 267, 293 Student loans, interest rates and refinancing--293, 300, 462 Student loans, repayment options--59, 216, 267, 290, 293-294, 300, 462, 562 Education--Continued School improvement and renovation--268, 301, 750 Science and math programs--25, 72, 301, 337-338, 457, 536, 794, 801 Standards and school accountability--25, 160, 196, 301, 522, 548, 614 Teachers--196, 301, 454, 531-533, 535, 539, 593, 714 Technology and innovation, expansion efforts--34, 153, 189, 293-294, 301, 329-330, 336, 418, 462, 534-535, 537, 540-542, 546, 573, 587 Vocational and technical education programs--15, 26, 285 Education, Department of Legislative and Congressional Affairs, Assistant Secretary for--806 Secretary--531, 792 Under Secretary--781 Education Sciences, National Board for--791 Educational Excellence for African Americans, President's Advisory Commission on--783 Egypt Human rights issues--797 President--797 Terrorism--205 U.S. assistance--797 U.S. military detachment--702 El Salvador Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, beatification--632-633 Democracy efforts--633 Elections See also specific State or country 2014 congressional elections--129 2016 Presidential election--679 Campaign finance laws--75, 320-321 Voter participation--68, 156, 194, 238, 240, 280-281, 321, 372, 743, 750 Emergency Management Agency, Federal. See Homeland Security, Department of Employment and unemployment See also Economy, national; specific State Job creation and growth--12, 15, 28, 31, 61, 63, 71, 106-107, 133, 150, 165, 206, 209, 217-219, 226, 250, 264-265, 271, 285, 291-292, 302-303, 333, 338-340, 358, 376, 383-384, 386-387, 484, 520, 562-563, 567, 586, 592, 604, 626, 673, 697, 703, 719-721, 723, 727, 753 Job training and assistance programs--63, 286-287, 384-385, 404, 500, 508, 522, 554, 563, 592, 605, 614, 616, 627, 675, 704, 719, 727, 745, 753-754 Unemployment rate--264, 271, 291, 549, 554, 567, 626, 673, 714, 723 Energy See also Environment; specific State or country Alternative and renewable sources and technologies Federal Government use--323, 794 Promotion efforts--28, 107, 266, 323-324, 386-387, 396, 425-426, 484, 563, 603, 717, 724, 756, 773, 798 U.S. production--266, 561, 640, 714, 723 Carbon dioxide emissions, reduction--67, 108, 492, 553, 561, 623, 717, 756, 773 Domestic sources--13, 31, 61, 71, 76, 116, 150, 213, 218, 228, 309, 339, 386, 603 Energy efficiency and weatherization, homes and buildings--484, 492, 542, 623 Fuel efficiency standards, strengthening efforts--266, 394, 484, 492, 542, 561, 623, 721, 723-724 Gasoline, oil, and natural gas costs--18, 23, 214, 266 Greenhouse gas emissions, regulation--563 Infrastructure and grid improvements--317, 724 Nuclear energy Promotion and expansion efforts--262 Radioactive waste disposal--356 Oil and gas industry Federal regulations and oversight--228 Keystone XL Pipeline project--228, 265 Offshore drilling--115-116, 603 Safety and environmental issues--228, 265 Solar and wind energy--108, 309, 323-324, 386, 484, 491, 497, 561, 563, 623-624, 714, 719, 723, 794, 798 Energy, Department of Deputy Secretary--794 Energy Manager--794 Secretary--323, 369, 433, 601, 760, 797 England. See United Kingdom Environment See also Energy Air quality, improvement efforts--102, 395 Arctic region policy--623 Carbon emissions--323, 386, 394, 402, 421, 426, 484, 492, 498, 516, 603, 621, 623, 674, 773-775 Climate change--4, 9, 41, 47, 66, 88, 96, 99, 102, 111, 163, 167, 217-218, 265-266, 323-324, 339, 369, 386, 394, 396, 399, 401, 405, 420, 426, 430, 432, 434, 472, 484, 491-493, 502, 511-512, 516, 561, 563, 603, 621-624, 641-642, 671, 674, 689-690, 711, 716-718, 720, 724-725, 756, 767, 770, 772-775, 809, 813 Conservation Fishery stocks, management efforts--296 Promotion efforts--41, 389, 652, 775 Wildlife preservation, strengthening efforts--41, 116, 296 Deforestation, prevention efforts--774 Environmental justice--772 Quality and improvement efforts--492 Environment--Continued United Nations Climate Change Conference--772-773 Water management policy, improvement efforts--639, 770, 775 Environmental Protection Agency--323, 394, 447, 639, 783, 806 Environmental Quality, Council on--41 Equatorial Guinea, U.S. Ambassador--813 ESPN, "SportsCenter" program--3 Estonia, U.S. Ambassador--805 Ethiopia President Obama's visit--813 Prime Minister--674 Europe See also specific country European Union European Council President--254, 256, 288, 790-791 High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy--479 Relations with U.S.--779 Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership--47, 167, 288, 302, 471, 674, 683 Financial markets Stabilization efforts--288, 302, 471, 477-478, 763 Unrest--302, 779 Security and Co-operation in Europe, Organization for--791 V-E Day, 70th anniversary--565, 577, 646 Western Balkans, U.S. national emergency, continuation--728 Executive Committee for Presidential Information Technology, memorandum establishing--325 Export-Import Bank, U.S.--107, 340, 793, 815 Extra TV--811 Faith-based and community organizations, programs and services--596 FBI. See Justice, Department of Federal. See other part of subject FEMA. See Homeland Security, Department of Fine Arts, U.S. Commission of--792 Florida Democratic Party events--640, 809 Everglades National Park in Homestead--491-492, 802 Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City--797 Miami Florida International University--790 Hilton Miami Downtown hotel--809 National Hurricane Center--641, 809 Shrine of Our Lady of Charity--809 President's visits--228, 491, 640-641, 789-790, 796-797, 802, 808-809 Food and Agricultural Development, Board for International--810 Ford's Theatre--810 Foreign policy, U.S. See also specific country or region Civil and human rights, promotion efforts--67, 163, 401, 405, 407-408, 421-424, 427, 431, 434, 514, 544-545, 580, 650, 673, 751-752, 778 Democratization--164, 207, 226, 257, 277, 425, 673 Diplomatic efforts, expansion--647, 654, 733, 736, 739 Diplomatic security, strengthening efforts--556, 702, 783 Foreign aid policies and funding--404, 410 Foreign Ambassadors, credentialing ceremony--789, 807 Foreign diplomatic corps, White House reception--808 Global Health Security Agenda Summit--180 Humanitarian assistance programs--726 Open government and transparency, promotion efforts--120, 401, 408, 419, 650, 765, 770 Peace efforts, expansion--206, 227, 302, 564 Trafficking in persons, efforts to combat--148, 643, 649, 655, 687 Women and girls, education status, strengthening efforts--256-258, 276-277, 283 France Ambassador to U.S.--780 Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--11 Crash of Germanwings Flight 4U9525 near Digne-les-Bains--343, 795 President--11, 23, 254, 256, 288, 383, 678, 780, 782, 791, 795, 798, 811, 814-815 Relations with U.S.--16, 23, 780, 814 Security cooperation with U.S.--23 Terrorist attack in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier--815 Terrorist attacks in Paris--11-12, 16, 22-23, 40, 47-48, 55, 59, 81, 115, 208, 545, 780-782 Gambia, U.S. Ambassador--811 General Services Administration--792, 808 Georgia Atlanta Georgia Institute of Technology--291, 792 Hyatt Regency Atlanta hotel--792 Manuel's Tavern--792 Democratic Party event--792 Disaster assistance--802 Governor--221, 291 President's visit--291, 791-792 Georgia, Republic of Ambassador to U.S.--619, 630 U.S. Ambassador--793 Germany Ambassador to U.S.--630 Chancellor--166, 254, 256, 288, 343, 383, 477, 669-670, 673, 675, 678, 782, 785-788, 791, 794-796, 798, 811, 815 Former President, death--787 Krün City Hall in Krün--811 President Obama's visit--669-671, 673, 783-784, 811 Relations with U.S.--167-168, 173, 343, 670, 675 Schloss Elmau in Elmau--811 Government organization and employees See also Budget, Federal; specific agency or organization Federal leave policies, modernization efforts--782 Federal programs, improvement efforts--142 Funding lapse and partial furlough--506 Restructuring and reform--38 Same-sex domestic partnerships, employee family benefits--746 Governors Association, Democratic--217 Governors Association, National--9-10, 219-220 Great Britain. See United Kingdom Great Lakes Fishery Commission--796 Greece Economic growth and development--675 Economic reforms--785, 794 Financial markets, stabilization efforts--478, 674-675 Financial markets, unrest--167, 288, 763, 815 Independence Day--801 Prime Minister--478, 785 Relations with U.S.--785 Sovereign debt assistance and economic reforms--815 Guam, disaster assistance--810 Guantanamo Bay, U.S. Naval Base. See Cuba Guatemala, President--416 Guinea President--449 Relations with U.S.--449 U.S. assistance--449 Gulf of Mexico, Deepwater Horizon oil spill--603 Haiti Earthquake, damage and recovery efforts--643 Trade with U.S.--753 U.S. Ambassador--805 Hawaii Governor--217 Honouliuli National Monument--208-209, 789 Island Snow in Kailua--779 President's visit--779 Health and Human Services, Department of Assistant Secretaries Health--805 Public Affairs--799 Cancer Institute, National--129 Health and Human Services, Department of--Continued Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--178-179, 394 Food and Drug Administration--131 Head Start programs--617-618 Institutes of Health, National--129-131, 178-180, 334 Secretary--129, 179, 356, 367, 694, 698, 788, 796, 809 State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)--364, 373-374, 446, 469, 488, 502 Surgeon General, U.S.--129, 394-395, 484, 491 Health and medical care See also Diseases; HIV/AIDS; Science and technology Abortion--596 Affordability and costs--139-140, 333, 339, 358, 373, 446, 469, 626, 695, 743-744, 752-753 Contraception and family planning--81, 596 Cost control reforms--318, 333, 561, 680 Exercise--390, 407, 776, 789 Health insurance exchanges--139, 357, 679, 788 Health insurance, protection of coverage--460, 697 Health insurance reforms--138-139, 193, 233, 236, 309, 313, 332-333, 459, 498, 564, 567, 695-697, 714, 723, 741, 744-745, 752, 763 Information technology--131 Insurance coverage and access to providers--13, 18, 23, 31, 59, 61, 71, 77, 139, 214, 220, 238, 264, 309, 332-333, 460, 498, 548, 561-562, 567, 680, 696-697, 753 Medicare and Medicaid--139-140, 221, 309, 358, 364, 446, 469, 480, 488, 503, 697, 741, 744-745, 763 Obesity, prevention and reduction efforts--118 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--138, 211, 332-333, 356-359, 679-680, 694, 697, 743-744, 752, 791, 814 Preventive care and public health programs--132, 139, 394, 396, 744 Research and development--64, 97, 129-132, 178, 368, 689 Seniors, prescription drug benefits--358, 743, 752 Women's health issues--68, 81, 100, 357, 743, 752 Young adults, insurance coverage as dependents, age limit extension--357, 697, 743, 752 Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on--783 HIV/AIDS See also specific country or region HIV-positive immigrants, elimination of ban on entry--741 International prevention and treatment efforts--449 Holidays and special observances African American History Month--241-243 Armenian Remembrance Day--504 Ash Wednesday--204 Cinco de Mayo--557-558, 805 Holidays and special observances--Continued Dachau liberation, 70th anniversary--533 Earth Day--484, 491, 803 Easter--204, 388, 390-393, 795, 799 Father's Day--722 Greek Independence Day--801 Holocaust Remembrance Day--469-470 Holocaust Remembrance Day, International--115 Homophobia and Transphobia, International Day Against--613 Immigrant Heritage Month--665 Jewish American Heritage Month--627-628 Juneteenth--726-727 Labor Day--210 Lent--204 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month--740, 742 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day--782 Memorial Day--632-633, 635, 808 Mother's Day--564, 805 National Poetry Month--483 Nowruz--324, 330-331 Orthodox Christmas--16 Passover--387, 799 Ramadan--710, 729-731 St. Patrick's Day--303-304, 794 Torture, International Day in Support of Victims of--751-752 Women's Day, International--276, 282-283 World Press Freedom Day--544-545 World Refugee Day--726 Yoga, International Day of--105 Holocaust Memorial Council, U.S.--803 Holy See (Vatican City) Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, beatification--632-633 Pope--65, 148, 393, 504, 596, 633, 695, 717, 796 Homeland Security, Department of See also Defense and national security; Terrorism Chief Medical Officer--787 Coast Guard, U.S.--619-624 Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, National--38-39, 41 Deputy Secretary--38, 40 Emergency Management Agency, Federal (FEMA)--636, 641-642 Funding--40, 136, 141, 143, 197, 221, 229, 256, 260, 642, 790 Health Affairs, Assistant Secretary for--787 Immigration and citizenship application processing, improvement efforts--678 Operations Center, tour--786 Secret Service, U.S.--122 Secretary--38, 40, 134, 188, 230, 232, 619, 786, 790 Transportation Security Administration--803 Housing Affordability--720 Discrimination, prevention efforts--814 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)--21 Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)--21 Foreclosure--21 Homelessness--20, 148, 720-721 Housing market Decline--19 Improvement--723, 753 Strengthening efforts--10, 13, 17, 19-21, 31 Mortgage market and lending practices, improvement efforts--365 Housing and Urban Development, Department of Housing Administration, Federal--17, 20 Secretary--17-18, 20, 35, 83, 509, 718 Huffington Post--795 Humanities, National Council on the--792, 808 Humans of New York--786 Hungary, Ambassador to U.S.--630 Hurricanes. See Disaster assistance; Natural disasters; specific Federal agency or State Idaho Boise State University in Boise--69-70, 72-73, 783 President's visit--69, 782 Illinois Governor--208 President's visit--208, 212, 788-789 Pullman National Monument--208-211 Immigration and naturalization See also Defense and national security; Homeland Security, Department of; specific country or region American "melting pot"--32, 55, 143, 194, 203, 229, 231, 234, 239-240, 264, 279, 281, 292, 302, 411, 557-558, 665-666, 711 Citizenship--229, 231 Deportation rates--230, 232 Illegal immigration--678 Reform--4, 68, 136, 141-144, 197-198, 215, 228-240, 302, 317, 332, 340, 374, 411, 425, 502, 554, 557, 563, 640, 665, 678-679, 715, 743, 790, 798 Refugees--726 Unaccompanied alien children at Mexico-U.S. border, response to influx--143 Visa policy, U.S.--768 India 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai--101 Business leaders, meeting with President Obama--784 Congress Party leaders, meeting with President Obama--784 Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--97, 101, 103 India--Continued Economic cooperation with U.S.--94, 96, 98, 105-108 Economic growth and development--88, 96-97, 99, 106-108, 110-112 Education system, strengthening efforts--114 Educational exchanges with U.S.--95, 98, 114 Energy Alternative and renewable sources and technologies--88, 95, 101-102, 108, 110-111 Cooperation with U.S.--93, 108 Environmental protection and conservation--108 Health and medical care, promotion efforts--118 Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Federation of--106 Indian Diaspora Investment Initiative--108 Indian Industry, Confederation of--106 Information and communications technology, cooperation with U.S.--107 Infrastructure development, cooperation with U.S.--106-108 Investment and business ventures in U.S.--106-107 New Delhi Hyderabad House--784 ITC Maurya, New Delhi hotel--784 Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi--784 Rajpath Saluting Base--784 Rashtrapati Bhavan Presidential palace--784 Siri Fort Auditorium--109, 784 Taj Palace, New Delhi hotel--784 Nuclear energy, cooperation with U.S.--88, 101, 107, 110 Poverty, reduction efforts--108 President--104, 784 President Obama's visit--86-87, 94, 104-105, 109, 116, 783-784 Prime Minister--86, 93-94, 104-108, 110, 112, 116, 784 Regulatory cooperation and harmonization with U.S.--106-107 Relations with Japan--96, 103 Relations with U.S.--87-88, 91-94, 96-98, 103-107, 109-110, 116, 164 Republic Day--87, 94, 104-106, 116, 784 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--95-102, 104, 107-108, 110-111 Security cooperation with U.S.--88, 93-97, 100-101, 107, 111, 123 Sustainable development, cooperation with U.S.--108 Trade with U.S.--88, 96, 98-100, 102, 106-107 Transportation infrastructure, improvement efforts--93, 103, 110 U.S. Ambassador--105 U.S. visa policy--96 U.S.-India Business Council Summit--105 Women, status--112-113 Indiana Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis--149, 165 President's visit--149, 165, 786-787 University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame--249 Indonesia, economic growth and development--656 Intel Science Talent Search--793 Intellectual Disabilities, President's Committee for People with--806 Intelligence. See Defense and national security; specific Federal agency Intelligence, Office of the Director of National--438, 505-507, 737, 739 Inter-American Foundation--808 Interior, Department of the Browns Canyon National Monument, establishment--208, 789 Everglades Restoration Initiatives, Office of--802 Geological Survey, U.S.--334 Honouliuli National Monument, establishment--208, 789 Inspector General--810 Park Service, National--209, 491-492, 776, 802 Policy, Management, and Budget, Assistant Secretary for--781 Public lands, conservation and management--209 Pullman National Monument, establishment--208 Secretary--208, 491 Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board--783 International. See other part of subject Iowa Cedar Falls Utilities in Cedar Falls--41, 43 President's visit--41, 781-782 Iran Diplomatic relations with U.S--390 Human rights issues--330, 381, 390 International and U.S. sanctions--50, 254-255, 296, 324, 380-382, 390, 401, 602, 629 International diplomatic efforts--47, 50-52, 54-55, 66, 167, 173-174, 254-256, 262, 290, 296, 324-325, 331, 370, 380-381, 383, 389-390, 401, 433-434, 436-437, 442, 445, 471, 479-480, 507, 526, 600-601, 607, 627, 654, 674, 686, 760, 781-782, 794-799, 801, 806, 814 Nuclear energy, civilian usage--380, 436 Nuclear weapons development--50-51, 54, 66, 88, 104, 164, 173-174, 227, 254-256, 262, 296, 324-325, 350, 380-382, 389-390, 401, 433, 480, 502, 507, 601, 629, 674, 760, 794-795, 797-799, 801 President--325 Relations with U.S.--296, 325 Supreme Leader--174, 325, 382, 433-434, 436-437 Terrorism, sponsorship--381-382, 390, 599-600, 602, 607, 629 Iran--Continued U.S. citizens, detained or missing--147, 330-331, 512, 760, 783 U.S. national emergency, continuation--296 Iraq Iraqi military and security forces--158, 182, 439, 444, 471, 556, 654, 671-672, 676-677 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization--47, 53, 65, 85, 101, 123, 134, 140, 142, 146, 158, 163, 167-168, 177, 181-183, 197, 199-202, 204-207, 226, 288, 386, 439-440, 442-445, 471, 482, 506, 515, 519, 555-556, 597, 599-600, 602, 607, 627, 637, 644, 646, 671-672, 674, 676-677, 687, 701, 730-732, 786, 796, 805, 808, 814 Kurdistan Regional Government, President--805 Oil supply and refining--440, 445 Political unrest and violence--104, 288, 607, 726, 808 Prime Minister--439, 443, 671, 674, 677, 795 Reconciliation efforts--181, 226, 439-440, 442, 444, 600, 607, 672, 677, 805 Relations with U.S.--440, 443, 445, 619, 671 Security cooperation with U.S.--48, 65, 168, 181-183, 197, 439-440, 442-443, 672, 701 Strategic framework agreement with U.S--444-445 Terrorism--205 U.S. assistance--440, 444-445 U.S. national emergency, continuation--619 Ireland Ambassador to U.S.--304 Economic growth and development--302 Financial markets, stabilization efforts--302 Prime Minister--302, 304-306, 791, 793 Relations with Northern Ireland--302, 305 Relations with U.S.--302-303 U.S. Ambassador--304 Ireland, Northern. See United Kingdom Islamic Cooperation, Organisation of--206 Israel See also Middle East Channel 2 television network--809 Gaza, conflict--731, 771 Prime Minister--174, 254-256, 350-351, 382, 433, 436, 509, 781, 794, 798 Relations with Palestinian Authority--782 Relations with U.S.--174, 254, 256, 382, 628-630, 794 Security cooperation with U.S.--254-255, 350-351, 629, 781, 798 Terrorism--205 Italy 2015 World Expo in Milan--472, 812 Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--482 Death of Italian aid worker in U.S. counterterrorism operation in Pakistan--493-495, 506, 803 President--133, 779, 788 Presidential election--133 Italy--Continued Prime Minister--254, 256, 470, 494, 791, 794, 802-803 Relations with U.S.--133, 470, 472, 779, 788 Jamaica Economic growth and development--399 Kingston Bob Marley Museum--800 Jamaica House--800 Jamaica Pegasus hotel--800 National Heroes' Park War Memorial--800 President Obama's visit--397, 399, 401-402, 794, 800 Prime Minister--397, 401-402, 414-415 Relations with U.S.--398, 400, 403 Tourism and commercial travel links with U.S.--402 U.S. Embassy staff, meeting with President Obama--800 Japan Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--520 Defense relationship with U.S.--515, 519, 528 Middle East, role--784 Prime Minister--134, 513-514, 525, 527, 529, 784, 795, 803 Relations with India--96, 103 Relations with U.S.--96, 103, 513-518, 527, 529, 784 Student exchanges with U.S.--516 Taxation convention with U.S.--439 Trade with U.S.--516 Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors--299 Jewish leaders, meetings with President--801 Jordan King--142, 786 Security cooperation with U.S.--702 Judiciary Federal court nominations and confirmations--786, 790, 796, 801, 804, 808, 812 Judicial review--679 Supreme Court Associate Justice--708 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision, fifth anniversary--75 Obergefell v. Hodges decision--746, 814 Roe v. Wade decision, 42d anniversary--81 Justice, Department of Assistant Attorneys General Civil Rights--522 Tax Division--789 Associate Attorney General--783 Attorney General--245, 253, 263, 270, 272, 332, 480, 497, 503-504, 545, 626, 643, 675, 708, 712, 803 Bureau of Investigation, Federal--56, 252, 643-644, 710, 712, 733, 737, 739 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program--253, 522 Justice, Department of--Continued Deputy Attorney General--708 Marshals Service, U.S.--808 U.S. attorneys--786, 808 U.S. Solicitor General--814 J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board--815 Kansas Forbes Field Air National Guard Base in Topeka--783 Lawrence Anschutz Sports Pavilion--783 Community Children's Center--783 Holiday Inn--783 University of Kansas--76 President's visit--76, 782-783 Kazakhstan President--782 Relations with U.S.--783 Kennedy Center. See Smithsonian Institution Kentucky Disaster assistance--804, 806 Former U.S. Senator, death--82 Governor--384-385 Indatus ICIM Corp. in Louisville--383-384, 798 President's visit--383, 797-798 Kenya Counterterrorism efforts--388 President--798 President Obama's visit--797 Terrorist attack in Garissa--388, 798 Klamath River Compact Commission--786 Kosovo KFOR international security force--702 U.S. Ambassador--791 Kuwait, Amir--798 Labor, Department of Retirement savings advice, proposed rule--446 Secretary--12, 221-222, 803 Labor issues Minimum wage--45, 62, 79, 83, 211, 215, 218, 220, 285, 364, 458, 467, 562, 605, 719, 727-728, 743, 754 Overtime pay regulations, modernization efforts--605 Paid family and sick leave--45-46, 62, 83, 133, 161, 211, 215, 218, 220, 458, 466-467, 562, 719, 727 Unions American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO)--781 Formation and representation--375-376 Labor movement and organized labor--62, 279, 281, 290, 375-376 United Auto Workers (UAW)--781 Western ports, labor dispute--221 Workplace flexibility, improvement efforts--46, 363, 460, 466-468, 498, 564 Labor Relations Authority, Federal--781, 801, 810 Labor Relations Board, National--375-376 Law enforcement and crime 21st-Century Policing, President's Task Force on--251-253, 274, 414, 521-522, 545, 549, 614, 804 Community-oriented policing, strengthening efforts--251-253, 274-275, 280, 414, 521, 545, 613-615, 643, 709, 720, 750 Crime rate, decline--251, 613 Criminal justice system, reform efforts--68, 217, 221, 264, 271, 274-275, 280, 315, 412, 521-522, 545, 562, 592, 614-616, 709, 714, 750, 764, 789 Fraternal Order of Police--522 Gun control--275-276, 413, 712, 715, 718, 723, 750 Gun violence, prevention efforts--275-276, 413, 712, 718, 723, 750 Identity theft--39 Illegal arms trade, reduction efforts--412, 426 Illegal immigration, deportation of criminals--198, 230 Law enforcement officers, service and dedication--260, 274, 370, 549, 608, 613, 618 Pardons and commutations--272 Sentencing requirements, reform--221, 271, 280, 522, 615-616 State and community law enforcement agencies, Federal support--251-253, 274, 521-522, 545, 614-615, 720, 789 Transnational criminal organizations--401, 419 Lebanon, democracy efforts--608 Legislation, enacted Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act--183, 186 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act--753-754 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015--791 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015--542 Girls Count Act of 2015--730 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015--469, 480, 488 Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015--618 Slain Officer Family Support Act of 2015--797 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015--753-754 Legislation, proposed Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015--470 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act--745 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015--260 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013--742 Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act--228, 265 Legislation, proposed--Continued Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015--364, 446 National Labor Relations Board rule on representation case procedures, legislation overturning--375-376 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2014--81 Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014--29 Trade Act of 2015--631, 703-704, 720 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015--745 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 (USA FREEDOM Act)--643-644, 661 Liberia Economic growth and development--244 President--243, 449, 674, 789 Relations with U.S.--243-244, 449 U.S. assistance--178-179, 244, 449 Libya Democracy efforts--226, 600, 608 Government officials, corruption issues--226 International diplomatic efforts--625, 686 International sanctions--226 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization--205, 791 Political unrest and violence--226-227, 288, 471, 482, 607, 637, 686, 791, 797 Terrorism--671 U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)--686 U.S. Ambassador--226 U.S. national emergency, continuation--225 Macedonia, political unrest and violence--728 Maine Disaster assistance--793 WCSH in Portland--801 Malaysia Prime Minister--650 Relations with U.S.--650 Maldives, U.S. Ambassador--796 Malta, U.S. Ambassador--815 Management and Budget, Office of--786, 790 Marine Corps, U.S. See Navy, Department of the Marine Mammal Commission--794 Maryland Baltimore Charmington's cafe--45-46 Civil unrest--520-521, 554, 582, 612, 803 Death of Freddie C. Gray, Jr.--520-521, 523, 545 Governor--521, 803 President's visits--45, 338, 599, 782, 795, 804, 807 Maryland--Continued Running Brook Elementary School in Columbia--809 Shooting at National Security Agency in Fort Meade--797 U.S. Senator, retirement--254 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda--804 XFINITY Center in College Park--795 Massachusetts Area Four restaurant in Cambridge--797 Boston 2013 Boston Marathon bombing--55, 496, 544 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate--370-371, 797 Democratic Party event--797 Disaster assistance--801 Former U.S. Senator, death--2 Governor--370 President's visit--370, 796-797 Mayors, U.S. Conference of--82-83, 717 Medals. See Decorations, medals, and awards Medicare and Medicaid. See Health and medical care Merit Systems Protection Board--815 Mexico Abduction and death of students in Iguala--3 Border with U.S., infrastructure and security--3, 6, 8 Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--419 Crime and narcotrafficking--3 Economic cooperation with U.S.--5, 7, 9 Economic growth and development--3, 421 Educational exchanges with U.S.--7-8 Energy cooperation with U.S.--3, 8, 369 Environment and Natural Resources, Secretary of--369 Esperanza Azteca Youth Orchestra of Pueblo--805 Foreign Relations, Secretary of--7 Labor and Social Welfare, Secretary of--8 North America, Under Secretary for--557 President--3, 5, 369, 417, 419-421, 780 Relations with U.S.--3 Tourism and commercial travel links with U.S.--6 Trade with U.S.--3, 6 U.S. Ambassador--810 Michigan Ford Motor Co. Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne--12, 31, 780 President's visit--12, 779-780 Micronesia, disaster assistance--804 Middle East See also Palestinian Authority and Palestinians; specific country Arab-Israeli conflict, peace process--75, 82, 134, 350-351, 600, 605, 608, 630, 686, 794 Middle East--Continued Democracy efforts--601-602 Educational exchanges with U.S.--207 Gulf Cooperation Council--597, 599-601, 606-608, 637, 802, 806-807 Gulf States, security cooperation with U.S.--382, 798-799 Political unrest and violence--686 Terrorism--75 Terrorists who threaten to disrupt the peace process, U.S. national emergency, continuation--75 Military Academy, U.S. See Army, Department of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission--125, 374-375, 543 Minnesota, Governor--9 Mississippi Disaster assistance--780 U.S. Representative, death--162 Missouri Ferguson Civil unrest--251-252, 273-274, 521, 545, 554, 582, 612 Death of Michael Brown, Jr.--273-275, 279-280, 414 KMBC in Kansas City--790 Monetary Fund, International--98, 195, 288, 524, 675 Mongolia, U.S. Ambassador--805 MSNBC "Hardball With Chris Matthews" program--802 Immigration town hall with Telemundo--228 "Rundown With José Díaz-Balart" program--790 Museum and Library Services, Institute of--792 NAFTA. See Commerce, international Namibia Independence, 25th anniversary--795 President-elect--795 National. See other part of subject National Public Radio "Marketplace" program--810 "Morning Edition" program--799 National security. See Defense and national security NATO. See North Atlantic Treaty Organization Natural disasters See also Disaster assistance; specific State or country Hurricane Sandy--623, 642 Micronesia, Typhoon Maysak--804 Mid-Atlantic region, winter storm--784 Nepal, earthquake--804 Oklahoma, flooding--641 Preparedness efforts--41, 641-642 Response and recovery efforts--642, 769 Texas, flooding--636, 641 Typhoon Dolphin--810 Natural disasters--Continued Western States, wildfires--812 Wildfires, prevention and response efforts--770 Navy, Department of the Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Assistant Secretary for--796 Marine Corps, U.S., helicopter crash in Nepal--608 U.S. Naval Observatory--810 NBC "Super Bowl XLIX Pre-Game Show"--786 "Today" program--786 Nepal Crash of U.S. Marine Corps helicopter--608 Earthquake, damage and recovery efforts--515, 608, 643, 648, 688, 804 Prime Minister--804 U.S. Ambassador--796 U.S. assistance--804 Netherlands King--645, 799 Queen--645-646, 799 Relations with U.S.--645-646 Nevada, U.S. Senator, retirement--368-369 New Hampshire, disaster assistance--796 New Jersey Camden Law enforcement officers and youth, meeting with President--807 Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center--807 President's visit--613, 807 New Mexico, White Sands Missile Range--122 New York Democratic Party events--553, 805 Former Governor, death--1, 779 Governor--1, 779 New York City Death of Eric Garner--251, 275, 280 Ed Sullivan Theater--805 Lehman College--547-548 Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brooklyn--786 President's visits--547-548, 553, 804-805 New York Times--799 Nicaragua, U.S. Ambassador--807 Niger, U.S. military detachment--701 Nigeria Boko Haram terrorist organization--47, 798 Democracy efforts--377 Independent National Election Commission--377 Political unrest and violence--782 President--377, 674, 798, 807, 814 President-elect--377-378, 798, 809 Presidential election--377, 798 Relations with U.S.--377 Terrorism--671 North Africa, educational exchanges with U.S.--207 North Atlantic Treaty Organization--123, 167, 172, 636, 645, 670 North Carolina Economic growth and development--339 Governor--9 President's visit--450, 801 Shooting in Chapel Hill--730 North Dakota, WDAY in Fargo--790 North Korea Cyber attack on Sony Corp.--2 Human rights issues--2 International diplomatic efforts--505, 526 Japanese citizens, abduction--515 Nuclear weapons development--1, 103, 515, 686, 729 U.S. national emergency, continuation--729 U.S. sanctions--1-2 Northern Border Regional Commission--783 Northern Ireland. See United Kingdom Norway, U.S. Ambassador--807 Nuclear energy. See Energy; specific country Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board--788 Nuclear weapons. See Arms and munitions; specific country Office. See other part of subject Ohio Cleveland City Club of Cleveland--307-308 Cleveland State University--794 Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET)--794 Governor--221 President's visit--307, 793-794 WBNS in Columbus--801 Oklahoma Disaster assistance--809 Flooding, damage and recovery efforts--641 Oklahoma City bombing, 20th anniversary--485 Olympic games. See Sports; specific country Oman, Sultan--799 Open Government Partnership--9, 419, 765 Oregon Democratic Party event--560 KGW in Portland--790 Nike, Inc., world headquarters in Beaverton--566 President's visit--560, 566, 805 Organizing for Action--497, 502-503 Overseas Private Investment Corporation--106-107, 812 Pacific Halibut Commission, International--783 Pakistan Counterterrorism efforts--788 Death of U.S. and Italian aid workers in U.S. counterterrorism operation--493-495, 506, 803 Pakistan--Continued Prime Minister--788 Relations with Afghanistan--345, 788 Relations with U.S.--788 Terrorism--205 U.S. Ambassador--792 Palestinian Authority and Palestinians See also Middle East Gaza, conflict with Israel--731, 771 Relations with Israel--782 Panama Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--419 Economic growth and development--418, 420-421 Panama City ATLAPA Convention Center--800 Miraflores Locks--800 Panamá Viejo historic district--800 Westin Playa Bonita Panama hotel--800 President--415-421, 424-426, 431 President Obama's visit--415-417, 419, 421, 424, 427-428, 430-431, 794, 800 Relations with U.S.--416 U.S. Embassy staff, meeting with President Obama--800 Vice President--416 Park Service, National. See Interior, Department of the Peace Corps, U.S.--257, 277 Pennsylvania Crash of Amtrak Train 188 in Philadelphia--598-599 Democratic Party event--126 President's visit--126, 784-785 WGAL in Harrisburg--801 Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation--808 Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan, damage and recovery efforts--555, 622 Poland Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, 70th anniversary of liberation--782 President--115 Relations with U.S.--288 U.S. Ambassador--811 Prayer Breakfast, National--145 Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, Commission for--792, 810 Presidency, U.S., State of the Union Address--60, 70, 73, 76, 84, 127-128, 133, 782 President. See other part of subject Presidential Scholars, Commission on--786 Presidio Trust--790, 815 Public Broadcasting, Corporation for--780 Public Interest Declassification Board--781, 789 Qatar Amir--226, 789, 798 Economic growth and development--226-227 Qatar--Continued Investment and business ventures in U.S.--226 Relations with U.S.--226-227 Security cooperation with U.S.--226 Religious Freedom, U.S. Commission on International--807 Religious leaders, meeting with President--786 Reserve System, Federal--780 Rhode Island Disaster assistance--799 Governor--218, 728 Minimum wage legislation, passage--728 Roman Catholic Church See also Holy See (Vatican City) Romania, U.S. Ambassador--796 Russia Arms sales to Iran--479 Fisheries agreement with U.S.--296 Government officials, corruption issues--249 Human rights issues--249 International and U.S. sanctions--47, 65, 89-90, 163, 167, 170, 172, 176, 288, 302, 482, 674, 678, 782 International diplomatic efforts--787 Nuclear weapons and material, risk of proliferation--638-639 President--65, 90, 170, 176, 479, 678, 787, 814 Relations with Ukraine--65, 89-90, 163, 167, 170, 172, 195, 261, 288, 302, 471, 506-507, 515, 636, 674, 678, 684, 785, 787, 791, 810 Relations with U.S.--296, 480 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with U.S., expansion--262, 526 U.S. national emergency, termination--638-639 Rwanda, genocide, 21st anniversary--396 Sabine River Compact Administration--781 Saudi Arabia Crown Prince--597, 784, 806 Defense, Minister of--597, 806 Deputy Crown Prince--784 Erga Palace in Wadi Hanifa--784 King--82, 382, 783-785, 797-798, 802, 806 President Obama's visit--783-784 Relations with U.S.--82, 597, 797, 802, 806 Riyadh King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh--784 Security cooperation with U.S.--82 Science, President's Committee on the National Medal of--806, 809 Science and technology See also Health and medical care Global competitiveness--234-235 Human Genome Project, U.S.--130 International cooperation--418 Science and technology--Continued Public-private partnerships--420 Research and development--29, 64, 73, 165, 188, 216, 286, 291, 303, 337, 364, 554, 588, 640, 714-715, 719, 724, 754 Science Foundation, National--130 Security Agency, National--172, 797 Senegal, President--674 SheKnows Media/BlogHer--450 Sierra Leone President--449 Relations with U.S.--449 U.S. assistance--449 Singapore Former Prime Minister, death--333, 795-796 Prime Minister--795 Relations with U.S.--795 Slavery (historical) in U.S.--726-727, 748-749 Small Business Administration--59, 188, 458, 578, 794 Smithsonian Institution, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts--804 Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, disaster assistance--785 Social Security and retirement Retirement accounts 401(k), 403(b), and IRA accounts--223-224, 250 Investment advice--446 Social Security program--223, 768 Somalia Al-Shabaab terrorist organization--701 Commercial vessel hostage, rescue--731 U.S. Ambassador--397, 789 U.S. national emergency, continuation--397 U.S. sanctions--397 South America, counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--412 South Carolina Benedict College in Columbia--263 Brookland Banquet and Conference Center in West Columbia--791 Charleston Confederate flag, removal from Statehouse grounds--763 Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church--747-748, 813-814 Shooting--712, 714, 717-718, 723, 725, 727, 730, 763, 813-814 TD Arena at the College of Charleston--814 Governor--749, 763, 813 President's visits--263, 747, 791, 814 South Dakota Governor--572 KSFY in Sioux Falls--801 South Dakota--Continued Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown--572-574, 576 President's visit--572, 805-806 South Korea MERS outbreak--812 Nuclear energy, cooperation with U.S.--706-708 President--809, 812 Relations with U.S.--518 U.S. Ambassador--791 South Sudan Political unrest and violence--377, 726 U.S. national emergency, continuation--377 Space program Aeronautics and Space Administration, National--94, 334 Columbia Space Shuttle alumni, meeting with President--811 Mars exploration--64 Spain Ambassador to U.S.--630 Prime Minister--343, 795 Relations with U.S.--343 Sports Auto racing--487, 801 Baseball--251, 664, 810 Basketball--35-37, 149, 155, 166, 316, 363, 722, 780, 799-800, 812 Football--12, 18, 37, 126, 485, 495, 559, 781, 786, 801 Golf--144 Hockey--137, 785, 813 NCAA championship teams--485, 487, 799-800 Olympic Games--756, 771 Soccer--137, 167, 675, 771, 785 Sri Lanka Democracy efforts--30, 111 President--30 Presidential election--30 Relations with U.S.--30 U.S. Ambassador--796 State, Department of 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative--404, 418, 425-426, 431 Ambassadors. See specific country Anti-Semitism, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat--627 Arctic, Special Representative for the--623 Chris Stevens Youth Network--207 Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Assistant Secretary for--799 Counterterrorism Communications, Coordinator for Strategic--206 Hostage Affairs, Special Presidential Envoy for--733, 736, 738 International Religious Freedom, Office of--147 State, Department of--Continued Secretary--1-2, 7, 11, 176, 204, 283-284, 353, 370, 383, 434, 479, 495, 601, 736, 738, 760, 785-786, 793, 795, 797, 800, 802 State sponsors of terrorism list--432, 438 State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). See Health and Human Services, Department of StoryCorps--789 Supreme Court. See Judiciary Suriname, U.S. Ambassador--805 Sweden, Ambassador to U.S.--630 Switzerland, investment and business ventures in U.S.--339 Syria Chemical weapons stockpile, international removal efforts--507, 602 Civil war and sectarian conflict--53, 65, 104, 134, 168, 177, 181, 205, 226, 288, 556, 559, 597, 600, 602-603, 607, 622, 726, 771, 814 International diplomatic efforts--53 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization--163, 181-183, 197, 199-202, 204-207, 226, 288, 506, 515, 519, 555, 597, 599, 602, 607-608, 627, 637, 644, 646, 671, 687, 701, 730-733, 784, 793, 796, 805, 808-809 Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization--608 President--226, 559, 599-600, 602-603, 607 Terrorism--205, 677 U.S. airstrikes--65 U.S. and coalition airstrikes--181, 183, 701 U.S. national emergency, continuation--558 Taxation 529 college savings accounts--154-155 Child and dependent care expenses, tax credit--78, 161, 456 Earned-income tax credit--587, 594 Overseas tax havens, efforts to combat--408 Tax Code, reform--38, 64, 74, 80, 85, 128, 133, 136, 151-152, 166, 216, 223, 267, 314, 364, 456, 575, 594 Tax relief--78, 133, 365, 450-451 Telemundo--228 Tennessee Disaster assistance--798 Education system, strengthening efforts--25 Governor--24-25, 27, 29, 575 Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville--22, 24, 31 President's visit--22, 28, 780-781, 815 Techmer PM, LLC, manufacturing facility in Clinton--28-29, 781 Tennessee Valley Authority--792 Terrorism See also Defense and national security; specific country or region Al Qaida terrorist organization--47, 56, 90, 101, 123, 163, 168, 199-200, 202, 205-207, 345, 493-494, 507, 599, 607, 644, 677, 700-701, 803 Al-Shabaab terrorist organization--205 Boko Haram terrorist organization--205, 622, 674 Counterterrorism efforts--47-48, 54-55, 75, 90, 93, 134, 140, 163-164, 177, 183, 199-207, 226-227, 255, 262, 288, 303, 482, 494, 507, 519, 600, 602, 607, 637, 643-644, 674, 687, 700, 731-732, 734, 781, 797-798, 803, 815 Global threat--11, 23, 47, 53, 55, 58-59, 65, 101, 146, 163, 173, 183, 197, 199, 201, 205, 262, 400, 444, 528, 578, 600, 621, 644, 654, 671, 687, 711, 731, 734, 772, 780 Lord's Resistance Army insurgent group--702 September 11, 2001, attacks--281, 373, 506, 667, 731 Terrorists Detention policies and standards, reform--752 Interrogation procedures--752 Torture of terrorism suspects, prohibition--752 Texas Dallas Ebola cases--178 KTVT--810 Disaster assistance--809-810 Flooding, damage and recovery efforts--636, 641, 643, 808 Former U.S. Representative, death--558 Governor--636, 808 KVIA in El Paso--810 Shooting in Garland--805 Thailand King--648 U.S. Ambassador--801 Tibet, Dalai Lama--145, 148 Togo, U.S. Ambassador--805 Trade. See Business and industry; Commerce, international Trade agreements or negotiations. See Commerce, international; specific country or region Trade and Development Agency, U.S.--106-107 Trade Commission, Federal--32-35 Trade Policy and Negotiations, Advisory Committee for--786, 788, 794 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)--6, 163, 314, 431, 474-475, 499-501, 508, 515-516, 520, 525, 528, 568-571, 627, 648, 651, 674, 683, 753, 803, 806 Transportation Infrastructure, national, improvement efforts--63, 74, 127, 151, 161, 165, 216, 221, 303, 313, 317, 340, 364, 386, 418, 477, 522, 554, 562, 588, 592, 605, 640, 714-715, 720-721, 724, 754, 764, 768 Mass transit and rail infrastructure, improvement efforts--587 Transportation, Department of Highway Administration, Federal--806 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--809 Railroad Administration, Federal--809 Secretary--83, 718 Treasury, Department of the Assistant Secretaries Financial Institutions--789 Legislative Affairs--789 Public Affairs--802 Secretary--1-2, 283-284, 355, 602, 763, 789, 797, 802, 810 Terrorism and Financial Crimes, Under Secretary for--801 Tunisia Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--625, 795 Democracy efforts--625-626, 779 Economic growth and development--625, 779 Educational exchanges with U.S.--625 Elections--779 President--625, 674, 779, 794, 802 Relations with U.S.--625, 779 Security cooperation with U.S.--625, 779, 795 Terrorist attack at National Bardo Museum in Tunis--794 Terrorist attack in Sousse--815 U.S. Ambassador--811 U.S. assistance--779 Women's rights--625 Turkey Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--677 President--796 Refugees from Iraq and Syria, influx--796 Twitter--807, 809 Ukraine Crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17--507, 646 Democracy efforts--195, 674, 787, 791 Economic growth and development--195 International assistance--47, 89, 167, 170, 172, 176, 288, 471, 685, 782, 785, 787, 791 International diplomatic efforts--195, 471, 482, 637, 685, 788, 791, 810 Ukraine--Continued Political unrest and violence--89, 167, 170, 195, 197, 254, 261, 288, 302, 636-637, 646, 670, 674, 678, 685, 726, 782-783, 785, 787-788, 791, 794-796, 810, 814 President--167, 170, 172, 787-788, 810 Prime Minister--170 Russia, role--65, 89-90, 163, 167, 170, 172, 195, 261, 288, 302, 471, 506-507, 515, 636, 670, 674, 678, 684, 785, 787, 791, 810 U.S. national emergency, continuation--261 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince--798, 801-802 Ambassador to the U.S.--802 Deputy National Security Adviser--802 Foreign Affairs, Minister of--802 United Kingdom Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--48, 56 Duchess of Cambridge--546 Duchess of Cornwall--789, 794 Duke of Cambridge--546 Northern Ireland First Minister--305 Relations with Ireland--305 Secretary of State--305 Stormont House Agreement--48, 305 Parliamentary elections--577 Prime Minister--46, 174, 254, 256, 383, 577, 670, 781-782, 791, 798, 806, 815 Prince of Wales--789, 794 Queen--247, 546 Relations with U.S.--46-47, 577, 671, 806 United Nations Anti-Semitism, meeting on increase--81 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)--787 Framework Convention on Climate Change--47, 369, 472, 516, 680, 689, 692, 773 General Assembly--81-82, 105, 205, 771 Libya, U.N. Support Mission (UNSMIL)--686 Millennium Development Goals--692 Peacekeeping operations--89 Secretary-General--204 Security Council--88, 104, 111, 226, 528, 607, 677, 770 Torture, Convention Against--751-752 Uruguay, President--790 U.S. See other part of subject USAID. See Development, U.S. Agency for International Utah Energy, alternative and renewable sources and technologies--386 Governor--9, 387, 798 Hill Air Force Base--386, 798 President's visit--386, 798 Utah--Continued Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints--798 Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel--798 Vatican. See Holy See (Vatican City) Venezuela Government officials, corruption issues--283 Human rights issues--283 Political unrest and violence--283 President--800 Relations with U.S.--283-284 Vermont Disaster assistance--786 Governor--218 Veterans Benefits--63, 123, 157, 348, 387 Health and medical care--63, 124, 158, 184-185, 297-298, 793 Hiring incentives--63, 158, 185, 387 Homelessness--83, 285 Job training and education assistance--158, 387, 465 Mental health issues--298 Service and dedication--123, 184, 186, 298-299, 780 Suicide rate--185, 298 Women veterans--157 Veterans Affairs, Department of--123 Deputy Secretary--297-298 Health, Under Secretary for--794 Information and Technology, Assistant Secretary for--794 Secretary--185, 297-298, 463, 465 Veterans Health Administration--297-298 VICE News--792 Vice President. See White House Office Virginia Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria--799 Arlington Arlington National Cemetery--633, 808 National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center--38, 41 Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce in Tyson's Corner--802 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall--122, 785 President's visits--38, 122, 505, 633, 781, 785, 799, 802-803, 808 Voluntarism--36, 138, 177, 329, 486, 782, 798 Wall Street Journal--803 Walmart--790 Washington Governor--218, 221 KING in Seattle--810 KOMO in Seattle--790 Washington, DC. See District of Columbia Weapons of mass destruction. See Arms and munitions West Virginia, disaster assistance--797, 807-808 Western Hemisphere See also Central America; Commerce, international; Developing countries Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) organization--800 Economic growth and development--419 Energy and climate, regional cooperation--426, 432 Inter-American Democratic Charter--425, 431 Organization of American States--771 Regional trade, promotion efforts--417, 420, 425, 431 Security, regional cooperation--402, 419, 425-426 Summit of the Americas--401-402, 405, 416-419, 421, 423-424, 431, 800 White House Correspondents' Association--509 White House Easter Egg Roll--390, 799 White House Fellowships, President's Commission on--792, 801, 811, 815 White House Office Assistants to the President Cabinet Secretary--247, 706, 782 Chief of Staff--583, 798, 814 Chief Technology Officer--337, 457 Communications Director--795, 798 Counsel--791, 814 Deputy Chief of Staff--814 Ebola Response Coordinator--187 Homeland Security and Counterterrorism--23, 188, 198, 737, 781 Information Technology Director--325 Intergovernmental Affairs, Director--83 National Security Adviser--188, 555, 795, 801-802 National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications, Deputy--798 Press Secretary--664 Science and Technology Policy--811 Senior Adviser--188, 782, 785 Speechwriting--814 Care, Commission on--812 Champions of Change initiative--465, 467-468 ConnectED initiative--534-535, 546 Domestic Policy Council--781 Economic Advisers, Council of--271 Environmental Quality, Council on--41, 323, 794 Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Office of--596 Information Technology, Executive Committee for Presidential--325 Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of--384, 718 Interns--725 Mentorship and leadership program--704-706 White House Office--Continued "My Brother's Keeper" initiative--83, 155, 247, 264, 270, 275, 285, 547-552, 554, 592, 596, 616, 665, 706, 717, 720, 789-790, 804 Science and Technology, President's Council of Advisers on--334-335, 367, 796 Science and Technology Policy, Office of--129, 368, 724, 785 Security Council, National--733, 737, 807 Telecommunications Advisory Committee, National Security--804 Vice President--6, 11, 22, 24, 26, 28-29, 35, 39, 60, 63, 73, 123-124, 167, 176, 220, 222, 331, 370, 402, 445, 463, 465, 487, 509-510, 555, 572, 616, 640, 645, 658, 666-669, 712, 755, 779-782, 785-797, 799-815 White House Fellowship Program--272, 805 Women and Girls, White House Council on--271 White House Science Fair--334, 794-795 White House Student Film Festival--328, 793 White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism--198, 204, 206, 788 Wisconsin 2012 shooting in Oak Creek--113 Governor--290, 510 Legislation prohibiting labor unions from collecting mandatory fees, passage--290 President's visit--815 WMTV in Madison--801 Women and girls, "Let Girls Learn" initiative--256-258, 276-277, 283, 516 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars--787 World Bank--347, 410, 524, 651 World Trade Organization--95, 431, 768 Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride--463 "WTF With Marc Maron" podcast--813 Yahoo! News--805 Yemen Democracy efforts--597, 599 Political unrest and violence--90, 227, 597, 599-600, 602, 607, 783, 796-797, 802, 806 Security cooperation with U.S.--90, 701 Suspected terrorist safe havens--701 U.S. national emergency, continuation--598-599 Young African Leaders Initiative, President's--579 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, President's--402-404, 431, 579 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, President's--579, 647-650 Zambia, President--783 Zimbabwe Political unrest and violence--261 U.S. national emergency, continuation--261